Nursing Assistant Resources

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Monday, September 24, 2012

Using a Gait Belt Safely and Effectively On Any Size Person

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Yes...the holidays are right around the corner and we'll all be more busy than we usually are. So heres some tips to keep that energy level up.....
Eat regular meals and snacks
The golden rule for high energy eating is to keep your blood sugar (aka glucose) steady by never to going more than 4 to 5 hours without eating. Glucose is the brain's main fuel. When it dips you get that foggy tired feeling. Prevent that and stay energized by giving your brain and your body a steady flow of food. Include some protein in each meal
Lean meat, fish, beans, egg, low-fat dairy and nuts all count as protein. So get that pasta dish with some chicken and shrimp in it, or add some beans and nuts to your lunch salad. Avoid large meals
No one knows exactly why, but large fatty meals make you feel tired. Keeping meals light helps keep you energized. So put down your fork when you reach a 5 or 6 on a scale of one to ten. (1 = starving and 10 = "Thanksgiving full"). Stay well hydrated
Fatigue is one of the first signs of dehydration, so make sure you drink enough. On average women need 9 cups of fluid a day and men need 13. But everyone is different. How do you know you're dinking enough? Your thirst is actually a pretty accurate guide. So here's some down-home advice: if you are thirsty, drink.

And for those chilly nights...heres a nice Pumkin Soup recipe. Enjoy!

Serves 4

Ingredients

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the water over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Don't let the onion dry out.
Add the remaining water, pumpkin, broth, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the milk and cook until hot. Don't boil.
Ladle into warmed individual bowls and garnish with black pepper and green onion tops. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 1 cup
Calories	72	Sodium	241 mg
Total fat	1 g	Total carbohydrate	12 g
Saturated fat	< 1 g	Dietary fiber	2 g
Monounsaturated fat	< 1 g	Protein	3 g
Cholesterol	1 mg

Monday, September 10, 2012

Eating Well As We Age Brochure

Heres a brochure for eating well for the elderly. It is in PDF form and it can be printed out.
Brochure for eating well over 50

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Fun Body facts

I cant get enough of finding out some of the fun and sometimes a little weird facts about the human body so I thought Id post a few and share!!!

Your brain has huge oxygen needs: Your brain requires 20 percent of the oxygen and calories your body needs — even though your brain only makes up two percent of your total body weight.

A sneeze can exceed 100 mph: When a sneeze leaves your body, it does so at high speeds — so you should avoid suppressing it and causing damage to your body.

Being right-handed can prolong your life: If you’re right-handed, you could live up to nine years longer than a lefty.

Even small noises cause the pupils of the eyes to dilate. It is believed that this is why surgeons, watchmakers and others who perform delicate manual operations are so bothered by uninvited noise. The sound causes their pupils to change focus and blur their vision, making it harder to do their job well.

A simple, moderately severe sunburn damages the blood vessels extensively. How extensively? Studies have shown that it can take four to fifteen months for them to return to their normal condition. Consider that the next time you’re feeling too lazy to apply sunscreen before heading outside

We are about 1 cm taller in the morning than in the evening. The cartilage between our bones gets compressed by standing, sitting and other daily activities as the day goes on, making us just a little shorter at the end of the day than at the beginning.

About 32 million bacteria call every inch of your skin home. Germaphobes don’t need to worry however, as a majority of these are entirely harmless and some are even helpful in maintaining a healthy body.

The colder the room you sleep in, the better the chances are that you’ll have a bad dream. It isn’t entirely clear to scientists why this is the case, but if you are opposed to having nightmares you might want to keep yourself a little toastier at night.